Have you ever wonder how your favorite super models like Heidi Klum, Marissa Miller, and Gisele Bundchen keep their abs in sleek shape?  Here are a few tips, snacks, and meal ideas to help you achieve hourglass curves just like these runway beauties…

Healthful snacks that curb your appetite and are good for your body:

• Edamame
• Roasted soy nuts
• Swiss cheese
• Apples
• Berries
• Egg whites
• Sweet potatoes
• Salmon
• Tuna
• Raw almonds
• Oranges and other citrus fruits
• Greek yogurt
• Oatmeal

Exercises to achieve flat abs:

• Crunches using a balance ball
• Using 3-5 pound weights with toning exercises
• Switching up your exercise routine regularly, this will ensure your body does not become accustomed to routine
• Running and/or walking in intervals
• Yoga & Pilates help keep lean, long muscles
• Working out at least 3 days per week
• Dance classes are also a wonderful way to stay in shape and build confidence in your body shape and control

Tips:

• Drink half your body weight in fluid ounces of water daily, this will help flush toxins from your body. Resulting in clearer skin, less bloating and a more youthful glow.
• Drink 2 glasses of cold water before every meal and when you feel hungry. This will help you from over-eating.

Craving Junk Food?  Then Eat This…

• Want ice cream?
  • 1 cup of ice cream = 300 calories
  • 1 cut of Greek yogurt = 150 calories
• Want pizza?
  • 1 slice of pizza = 330 calories
  • whole-wheat English muffin pizza = 180 calories
• Craving potato chips?
  • 1.5 ounce bag of chips = 250 calories
  • 2 cups of popped popcorn = 60 calories
• Something salty?
  • Medium order of French fries = 380 calories
  • 1 cup of sweet potato fries = 180 calories
• Afternoon pick-me up
  • 16 oz. Frappuccino = 240 calories
  • 12 oz. Skinny Latte = 90 calories
• Craving pasta?
  • Order of Fettuccini Alfredo = 1,220 calories
  • 1 cup of whole-wheat pasta with olive oil and parmesan = 280 calories
• Alternative burger
  • Bacon Cheeseburger = 550 calories
  • A grilled-cheese sandwich with mushrooms = 260 calories
• Sweet tooth?
  • Small fast-food milk shake = 400 calories
  • 1 cup of frozen yogurt = 200 calories

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